Why is 'CIV' used for Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup?

Making their appearance in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, Ivory Coast are back in a World Cup for the first time since 2014. After failing to qualify for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, Ivory Coast made it to the 2026 World Cup ,

Soccer: Ivory Coast draws 10,000 fans for pre-World Cup friendly at Subaru Park

When the gates at Subaru Park opened Monday night, an estimated 10,000 to 12,000 filed through the gates to see a 2-0 win for Ivory Coast over Union II

Meet Ivory Coast’s masochistic supporters: They might disown their team – but they always come back for more

As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture

Neuendorf expresses concern over travel ban against Ivory Coast fans

German Football Federation (DFB) president Bernd Neuendorf has expressed concern over reports that Ivory Coast fans won't be be allowed to enter the United States for the World Cup. "If that were the case,

Fans react to Curaçao’s loss against Germany in the World Cup

Curaçao became the smallest country ever to compete at the World Cup on Sunday when it faced four-time champion Germany on in Houston.

Curaçao’s 1st World Cup goal sparks belief before Germany’s floodgates open

For 37 minutes on Sunday, Curaçao stayed with four-time champion Germany with the World Cup first-timers daring to believe they could pull off the unimaginable

World Cup turns Atlanta into a global gathering place for fans

Fans from around the world filled downtown Atlanta on Monday as the city hosts its first-ever FIFA World Cup match.

Germany's World Cup universe back in order with demolition of Curacao

Germany enjoyed a successful World Cup liftoff in ‌Houston on Sunday with players and fans breathing a collective sigh of relief following their Group E 7-1 demolition of newcomers Curacao.